Assistant​/Associate Director, Regional and Volunteer Engagement

Responsibilities
1. Regional Engagement

• Plan and execute regional and off‑campus alumni events in partnership with a focus on Advancement’s strategic goals.
• Support regional networks, maintaining strong relationships with volunteer leaders in key geographies.
• Serve as primary liaison to regional volunteers for logistics, communications, and event support.

• Manage defined volunteer cohorts including regional leaders, admissions ambassadors, career connectors, and program‑specific volunteers.
• Lead and maintain the full volunteer lifecycle: recruit, train, engage, and recognize.
• Support onboarding, training, and recognition programs for all volunteer leaders.
• Develop and maintain volunteer toolkits, resources, and best‑practice documentation.

• Coordinate and manage alumni volunteers supporting the Career and Life Design Center, including career panels, mentorship programs, networking events, and employer engagement.
• Support the recruitment and stewardship of alumni volunteers for the Elting Entrepreneurship Center initiatives.
• Lead engagement strategy and programming for the Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) program, fostering community and connection among recent alumni.
• Coordinate alumni participation in admissions and student‑facing programs as assigned.
• Serve as the alumni relations liaison to these campus partners, ensuring alignment between volunteer efforts and institutional priorities.

• Track volunteer activity and off‑campus engagement metrics in the CRM.
• Maintain accurate records of event outcomes, volunteer engagement, and program participation.

Perform other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 1‑3 years of experience.
• 5‑7 years of relevant work experience or specialized training that can be used in lieu of the education requirement.
• Experience in alumni engagement, volunteer management, event planning, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms and standard productivity tools.
• Ability to work nights and weekends on occasion.
• Relationship management: builds trust and long‑term engagement with diverse alumni volunteers.
• Project management: plans, coordinates, and delivers programs on time and within scope.
• Communication: writes and speaks clearly for varied audiences.
• Adaptability: thrives in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Collaboration:
  
  works effectively across teams and with external partners.

• 3‑5 years of experience.
• Experience working with volunteer leaders or boards in a nonprofit or higher education setting.
• Familiarity with alumni engagement best practices.
• Experience planning and executing in‑person and virtual events.
• Comfort working across functional teams and with institutional leadership.

Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request, in advance, any needed accommodation in order to participate in the application process.